Sunflower  Facts  The taste  sweet, like sunflower seeds  germination  1 to 3 days  Growth until harvest  5 to 6 days  Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder  pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants  Ec - area  1.6 - 2.2   suitable fish  Size  5 to 7 cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds  not necessary  Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve   - Sprouts made of glass or plastic   - Trays, perforated, different sizes available   Light  little indirect light  Germination temperature  21°C  Irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water spray in the morning and evening if dry  Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems	Nutritional values ​​per 100g  Calories 53 kcal   Carbohydrates 2.4g  Proteins 2.4g  Fibers   1.2g  Vitamin C 7 mg  Sodium 69 mg  Potassium 320 mg  Calcium 41 mg  Iron  0.9 mg  Fat 4.7g

Steps of cultivation

1. Wash seeds briefly first

2. After soaking, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice

3. The sprouts must be soaked with water twice every day and then turned so that air can circulate

4. After 5 to 6 days they are ready to harvest

5. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place

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